# Just Press Record vs Wipr 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Press Record at none against Wipr 2's 6. Wipr 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Just Press Record costs $6.99 and Wipr 2 $4.99 up front. Wipr 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Just Press Record asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wipr 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Just Press Record's written reviews are positive against 81% of Wipr 2's.

Just Press Record ships an update every 5 weeks, Wipr 2 weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Press Record | Wipr 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-press-record/id1033342465/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr-2/id1662217862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #13 | **#2** |
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Planet Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/307887935) | [Kaylee Calderolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/379876189) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Press Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-press-record/id1033342465)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Utilities, #88 Top Paid (US App Store)

Effortlessly capture audio moments with one-tap recording, automatic transcription, and seamless syncing across all your Apple devices. Edit audio and text, share easily, and organize your recordings with powerful search and organizational tools.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording, Automatic transcription, iCloud syncing, Audio and text editing, Hands-free Siri recording, Apple Watch app, Searchable transcripts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Convenient Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Useful transcription feature
- 👍 Good audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription accuracy issues
- 🐛 Sync problems with Apple Watch recordings
- 🐛 Difficulty renaming/organizing recordings
- 🐛 Recordings stop when receiving notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing or not syncing
- Transcription process freezing or failing

**Requested features**

- Option to edit transcriptions
- Ability to create custom folders/tags
- Discreet recording mode without visual indicators
- Background recording without interruptions


### Wipr 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr-2/id1662217862)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Utilities, #21 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app enhances your web browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and intrusive pop-ups across websites in Safari. Enjoy faster loading times, improved battery life, and reduced data usage. It offers automatic blocklist updates and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Blocks ads and pop-ups, Stops website trackers, Cleans up cookie warnings, Improves loading speed, Conserves battery life, Reduces data usage, Automatic blocklist updates

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Recurring Tip | $1.99 | per month |
| Filtr | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Recurring Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Filtr | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Doesn't slow down Safari
- 💡 Frequent updates
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with YouTube ads
- 🐛 Incompatibility with some websites
- 🐛 Occasional blank spaces where ads used to be

**Reported bugs**

- Wipr Extra component not always working as expected
- Occasional high CPU usage when app is left open

**Requested features**

- Option to disable on specific websites
- Ability to customize blocking rules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Press Record free?

Just Press Record costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wipr 2 free?

Wipr 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just Press Record or Wipr 2?

Wipr 2 is rated higher. Just Press Record averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Wipr 2 averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Just Press Record or Wipr 2 have ads?

Neither Just Press Record nor Wipr 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Press Record or Wipr 2?

Just Press Record ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wipr 2 weekly. Most recently, Just Press Record was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wipr 2 on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Just Press Record or Wipr 2?

Just Press Record currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Wipr 2 at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*